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Dec 12 2025EDUCATION

New School Mental Health Funding: A Shift in Focus

The U. S. Department of Education recently declared a significant change in their funding strategy. They have allocated over $208 million to bolster mental health services in schools. This move comes with a notable shift away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs that were previously

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Stopping the Cheats: How New Rules Saved Student Aid Money

The Education Department recently shared some big news. They stopped a huge amount of fraud in student aid. Since the start of the second term, new rules have saved $1 billion. This money was meant for students but was being stolen by criminals. The Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, talked about

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

Sales Training That Actually Works: How Closer Campus Is Changing the Game

Sales jobs can be tough to break into, especially if you don't have experience. Many training programs promise big results but don't deliver. Closer Campus is different. It's a program that focuses on real-world sales training and job placement. The founder, Christoph Kauf, has a lot of experience.

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Dec 11 2025FINANCE

Smart Money Habits: Teaching Kids to Save and Invest

A family turned their financial life around by focusing on smart money habits. They paid off over $250, 000 in debt and built a net worth of $1 million. They wanted their kids to grow up with a healthy relationship with money. So, they made talking about money a regular thing at home. They used sim

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Dec 11 2025EDUCATION

Young Minds Explore Science at Buckland Mills

Science is not just a subject at Buckland Mills Elementary—it's a journey of discovery. Students here are not just learning facts; they are learning how to ask questions and think critically. This approach is changing how young minds see the world. At the center of this change is a teacher who beli

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Dec 11 2025EDUCATION

Coding and Pasta: A Fun Way to Learn Tech Skills

A new children's book is aiming to make coding fun and accessible. The book, called "Spaghetti Code, " is written by Karlie Kloss and Vicki Fang. It tells the story of a girl named Kelly Kent who loves spaghetti and coding. In the book, Kelly helps a chef build a pasta-making machine using code. But

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Dec 11 2025HEALTH

How Apps Can Help People With High Blood Pressure

People with high blood pressure often struggle to stick to healthy habits. A recent study explored if mobile apps could make a difference. The focus was on the DASH diet, a plan known for lowering blood pressure. Researchers also looked at lifestyle changes, quality of life, mindfulness, and stress

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Dec 11 2025EDUCATION

Stitching Up the Future: Why Medical Students Need Better Training

Medical schools often overlook suturing. Students graduate without the skills needed to close wounds neatly. This is a big problem. Many doctors end up doing this work without proper training. They may not know how to make scars look better. Patients can be left with ugly marks. These marks can caus

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Dec 11 2025EDUCATION

Teachers and Staff Reach Deal, Strike Ends

A deal has been struck between West Contra Costa educators and the school district, bringing an end to a nearly week-long strike. Both sides announced the agreement early Wednesday, with the union and school board still needing to give their final approval. The district expressed relief that studen

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Faces Sudden End: What's Next for Borrowers?

The Trump administration has taken a big step to end a popular student loan forgiveness plan. This plan, called SAVE, helped over 7 million people manage their student loans. The administration says it's stopping this plan because it believes it's not fair to taxpayers. The SAVE plan was created by

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